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Music charts trailblazer Connie Francis dead at 87

The first woman to land a No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Connie Francis has died, aged 87. The American music magazine reported the death of the 1950s and 60s pop

Do women need more sleep than men?

By Amelia Scott If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you’ll see claims women need one to two hours more sleep than men. But what does

Wage exploitation rife among young Aussie workforce

Almost a third of young people in Australia have been ripped off by employers. A new study from the Melbourne Law School found 33 percent of almost 2900 workers under 30

Alner to chair new-look Screen Queensland Board

A driving force behind the strategic direction of Bond University is the new Chair of the Screen Queensland Board. Patricia Alner, the current Director of Strategy and

Manufacturing experts create new advisory council

A new Manufacturing Advisory Council will advise the Queensland Government on ways to strengthen the sector. State Manufacturing Minister Dale Last said the 11-person

Listening provides safety in silent breakdowns

The “silent breakdown” is impacting many Australians, with family and friends urged to look for the signs. Crisis intervention and performance expert Gary Fahey said

Davidson and Monahan new RTA leaders

A new leadership team is in place at the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). Queensland Housing Minister Sam O’Connor said Steve Davidson had been appointed as

Central Queensland puts 2026 Census to the test

Central Queensland residents will take part in a Census dry run next month, as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) prepares for the 2026 whole-of-nation

Breaking up is expensive to do in 2025

Dual housing and cost-of-living crises are consigning couples to remain into failing marriages. Leading family lawyer Kylie Burke said financial issues were more than

Writing Australia a new chapter for creative body

The final piece of an expanded remit for Creative Australia is in place with the formation of Writing Australia. Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke said Writing Australia

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